Permanent gypsy residence at Cae Newydd, Llanynys, Denbigh

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission subject to a legal agreement and conditions, including a contribution towards local public open space.

“The proposal is considered acceptable in relation to open space policy subject to the requisite contribution being secured through a legal agreement. Other matters Well – being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on the Council not only to carry out sustainable development, but also to take reasonable steps in exercising its functions to meet its sustainable development (or well-being) objectives.”

“It is recommeneded that planning permission be granted subject to a legal agreement being signed to secure a commuted sum of £1237.22 towards the provision / improvement of Public Open Space in the local community. RECOMMENDATION: Grant subject to the following conditions: - 1 The development shall begin not later than 5 years from the date of this decision.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

The proposal was considered acceptable because it met the relevant gypsy and traveller criteria, addressed flood concerns and avoided significant harm.

“The Strategic Planning and Housing Officer concludes that legislation requires that an assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsy and Traveller families is carried out. The 2023 Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment identifies an unmet need for residential accommodation for Gypsy and Traveller families in Denbighshire. The application submitted would go towards meeting the identified unmet need.”

“The site is partially within Flood zone 2 as defined on the latest Flood Maps for Planning. A Flood Consequence Assessment has been produced for the site and it demonstrates that the residential element of the site would be protected from flooding. Given the nature of the proposal and the existing hard standing it is not considered the proposal would result in a worsening of flooding off- site.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Natural Resources Wales and council consultees raised no objections, while the publicity exercise received no public responses.

“We also suggest that a site visit be held prior to your meeting." NATURAL RESOURCES WALES: No objections. NRW note that the amended red line boundary shown by the updated block plan (Proposed Block Plan Rev A, dated April 2025), places the proposed caravan with marginal areas in the Flood Zones. This suggests that no other part of the wider site will be used in association with the proposed Highly Vulnerable Development.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent supported the application and described the applicant’s background, work, travelling lifestyle and wish for a more stable home.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the site visit, flooding changes, the housing duty, services, occupancy condition and the proposal’s effects on neighbours.

“Councillor Ellie Chard had attended the site visit and she informed Members that the site was a secluded one. Members were informed where the caravan would be sited along with the water source for the applicant. It was very secluded and private. In addition, Councillor Elson who had also attended the site visit stated the existing caravan at the site would be replaced by the new proposed caravan.”

“Councillor Huw Hilditch-Roberts asked for clarity on the condition for the use of [name withheld] only. The Chair stressed that, from the report, it was clear that family were able to visit the applicant. For clarity the Principal Planning Officer stressed the condition was for [name withheld] only, stating the condition read ‘The occupation of the site shall only be by the applicant [name withheld], and any resident dependents.”

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee granted permission in accordance with the officers’ recommendation.

“RESOLVED: that the application be GRANTED in accordance with Officers recommendations.”

Minutes